JG>         I have a need for an algorithm or a bit of code which will accept
JG> file names, including wildcards, using exactly the same rules as the DOS
JG> copy command. The output must be a valid path/file name.

FREQ OZPD from 3:711/934 and take a look at trav().  It sounds
like what you want.  Also take a look at reform().

If you don't know how to FREQ, dial 02-436-1785 and download
DEVIL*.*.  BFN.  Paul.
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